A relentless spell of early morning rain, fuelled by a low-pressure system extending from West Bengal to the North Bay through south-western Bangladesh, plunged the capital into disarray on Thursday.
The rain, which began in the morning, continued for nearly two hours, significantly hampering the morning commute and daily activities in one of the country’s busiest cities.
Many office-goers were seen stranded on waterlogged streets, waiting for transport amid the downpour.
According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), 20 mm of rainfall was recorded in Dhaka in the morning.
Torrential rain disrupts life in Dhaka
AKM Nazmul Haque, a meteorologist at BMD, said more rain is likely in Dhaka later in the day, although conditions are expected to improve from Friday.
Some districts outside Dhaka may continue to experience showers.
While the rain brought temporary relief from the recent spell of scorching heat, it caused immense suffering to commuters and pedestrians alike.
Traffic movement were seen to come to a standstill in several parts of the capital due to submerged roads and slow-moving vehicles.